Shipping from China for TikTok Shop sellers
A viral video can empty your inventory in 48 hours. We move your restock from the supplier in China to your US warehouse or home with one all-in price, so the only thing you are watching is the sell-through, not a customs hold.
We know the TikTok Shop restock problem
Momentum does not wait for freight
A missed restock costs ranking, not just revenue. Air express lands in 5 to 7 days door to door, and you get real air and sea prices in seconds instead of waiting days for a forwarder to reply.
Built for the import-then-fulfill model
We ship your inventory into the US, to your warehouse, home, or 3PL, and you fulfill TikTok orders domestically. That is the model that survived the de-minimis change. We are not part of TikTok's cross-border direct-mail program, and in 2026 you probably should not be either.
Duties are in the price, not in the mail
Every China shipment now owes US customs duties. Our quote is DDP: freight, clearance, duties, and delivery in one number, fixed before the goods leave China. No carrier invoice showing up two weeks after delivery.
Parallel restocks for stable SKUs
Once a product proves itself, sea freight carries the base stock while air covers the spikes. We quote both legs, so a port delay never turns into a stockout.
How a TikTok Shop restock works with us
Describe the restock
Product, rough weight, supplier city, destination zip. Air and sea options with all-in prices show on screen.
We check what customs needs
HTS code, duty rate, supplier paperwork. Regulated products (beauty, electronics with batteries) get flagged at the quote stage.
You approve the exact number
A real invoice, issued after you have seen the all-in price. No blind wire to an unknown forwarder.
Stock lands, you keep selling
Delivery to your warehouse, home, or 3PL with nothing left to pay. Updates come to you; you never chase them.
What TikTok Shop sellers should know before ordering
Since the de-minimis exemption ended for Chinese-origin goods, every shipment needs a formal customs entry and pays duties regardless of value. Most consumer goods land at a combined 20 to 30% after the November 2025 truce, and the exact rate comes from your product's HTS code. Find that number before you price the restock, not when the goods are already moving: it is the difference between a margin and a mistake.
Timeline planning has two halves, and freight is usually the smaller one. Production runs 7 to 30 days depending on your supplier and order size; from dispatch, air express takes 5 to 7 days, consolidated air 7 to 12, sea LCL 18 to 28 plus port time. Customs adds 1 to 3 days routinely and 5 to 10 if CBP pulls a physical exam, which is why we pre-file the entry before the shipment arrives.
For a stable SKU, the cheapest reliable pattern is parallel restocking: sea LCL carries base stock at the lowest cost per kilogram while an air leg covers spikes and viral moments. And whenever you compare quotes, ask the one question that separates real DDP from marketing: does the price include US duties and clearance fees, or will a second invoice arrive with the delivery? Ours includes them, in writing.
What it costs
Typical all-in bands for TikTok Shop restocks; your exact price shows in the instant offer below.
Air express
$6 to $10 / kg all-in
5 to 7 days door to door
Urgent restocks and anything under 30 kg
Air freight
$3 to $6 / kg all-in
7 to 12 days door to door
30 to 300 kg when you can plan 2 weeks out
Sea LCL
lowest cost per kg
18 to 28 days port to door
Steady, heavier restocks above roughly 200 kg
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Common questions
Do you ship directly to TikTok Shop customers from China?
No. We serve the model where you import inventory to a US location (your warehouse, home, or 3PL) and fulfill TikTok Shop orders domestically. Since the de-minimis exemption ended, importing in bulk and fulfilling locally is the cost-effective and reliable path for most US sellers.
How fast can you get a restock to my US warehouse?
Air express runs 5 to 7 days door to door from supplier dispatch, consolidated air freight 7 to 12 days. Customs clearance is included and pre-prepared, which is where slow shipments usually lose extra days.
My product just went viral. What is the fastest realistic plan?
Confirm production time with your supplier first, that is usually the real bottleneck. From dispatch, air express is 5 to 7 days. Fill the quote form with the weight and both cities and you will have a firm all-in number in seconds to decide with.
Are customs duties included in your price?
Yes. Quotes are DDP (delivered duty paid): US clearance and import duties are inside the one number you approve. Most consumer goods from China carry a combined duty of 20 to 30% in 2026, and it is already in the price we show you.
Can you handle beauty products or electronics?
Yes, with the right paperwork. Some cosmetics need FDA Prior Notice and lithium batteries have air-freight rules. We flag exactly what your product needs at the quote stage instead of quoting blind and letting it surface at the border.